Robert Anderson, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon and president of Summit Orthopedics. He specializes in the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Dr. Anderson completed an upper extremity fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. “My own injuries and need for surgeries have helped me understand the patient experience. I’m a better listener and care provider as a result,” Dr. Anderson explaines. “I grew up and attended college in the area, so I know and understand the people of the Twin Cities.” Dr. Anderson is very involved in volunteering his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery, of which Summit Orthopedics was a founding partner. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Tennis Elbow.

Debra Parisi, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. She serves Minneapolis/St. Paul patients and has a special interest in reconstructive and endoscopic surgery and sports-related injuries. She completed a hand and microvascular fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle. “If you give patients a good experience and provide excellent care, everything else will fall into place,” she says. “For me, it’s really important to sit across from the patient and listen to what he or she is experiencing before making a diagnosis or offering a management plan. Patients are individuals. I want to honor each patient’s uniqueness and tailor the care to personal needs and lifestyle.”. Dr. Parisi is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy.

Andrew Thomas, M.D., is an orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in reconstructive surgery and restoration of balance and function due to stroke or cerebral palsy. He has three fellowships, one from the Indiana Hand Center, and two international ones from Switzerland and Germany. “I am continually amazed by the mixture of strength, elegance, and humanity that come together in my patients’ hands and feel fortunate to be able to play a role in helping them when they encounter disease or injury as they seek to return to strength and function.” Dr. Thomas is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor award from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Michael Forseth, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in complex reconstructive surgery and microsurgery, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed his hand surgery fellowship at the University of Cincinnati, and he is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He is very involved in volunteering his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. “Volunteering overseas, in places like Haiti, Columbia, and Honduras, continues to be a positive influence on my practice. My experiences there have broadened my perspective about what I do here—personally and professionally.”. Dr. Forseth is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Tennis Elbow.

J.P. Delaney, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in conditions and injuries associated with the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. “As a college hockey player, I experienced my fair share of injuries,” explains Dr. Delaney. "I understand the sense of uncertainty associated with surgery and recovery. I believe listening, honesty, and education enable patient confidence. I rely on these qualities to help patients understand what to expect and optimize outcomes.” Dr. Delaney completed an orthopedic upper extremity fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He was also named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Dr. Delaney is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Tendinitis.

Lauren L. Smith, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. She serves Minneapolis/St. Paul and greater Minnesota and Wisconsin patients. She completed a hand surgery fellowship at the New York University Department of Orthopedic Surgery. “When I was choosing an orthopedic specialty, I wanted to focus on an area in which I could take care of people across the spectrum: children as well as older adults, trauma as well as nontraumatic injury, and hand surgery was a perfect fit,” Dr. Smith said. “Hand surgery also includes minimally invasive surgical techniques, nerve surgery, and microsurgery, all of which were appealing to me.”. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

Matthew Tarabochia, MD is a hand and upper extremity Surgeon at Summit. His specialty covers the fingertips all the way to the shoulder. Dr. Tarabochia completed his undergraduate education at the University of Washington graduating cum laude. Dr. Tarabochia then went on to earn his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency training in orthopedics at Harvard, then went on to undertake a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Tarabochia is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Ann Van Heest is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Van Heest is highly rated in 65 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Syndactyly, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Symphalangism Distal, and Acromicric Dysplasia. Dr. Van Heest is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Fowler is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Fowler is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Meletiou is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Dr. Meletiou is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Meletiou is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Meyer is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Meyer is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.

David Gerlach is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Gerlach is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Gerlach is currently accepting new patients.

Lawrence Donovan is a Hand Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Donovan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Thomas Suszynski is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Suszynski is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy, Familial Partial Lipodystrophy, Breast Enlargement In Males, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy.

Scott Loewenstein is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are Polydactyly, Rhinophyma, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Fasciotomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Loewenstein is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Donahue is a Hand Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Synovitis.

Matthew Putnam is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His top area of expertise is Trigger Thumb.

Jacqueline Geissler is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Geissler is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Phantom Limb Pain. Dr. Geissler is currently accepting new patients.

Jon Norberg is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Dr. Norberg is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Norberg is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Carroll is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Carroll is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mononeuritis Multiplex, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Dupuytren Contracture.

Thomas Varecka is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Varecka is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Radial Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Varecka is currently accepting new patients.

Etasha Bhatt is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Bhatt is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Scaphoid Non-Union, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

Nishant Dwivedi is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Blaine, Minnesota. Dr. Dwivedi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Tenosynovitis, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Trapeziectomy. Dr. Dwivedi is currently accepting new patients.

David Falconer is a Hand Surgeon in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Falconer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, and Rhizarthrosis.

Quinn Watt is a Pediatrics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in St Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Watt is currently accepting new patients.